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Trust Your Gut – Should Firefighters Detox?

Trust Your Gut – Should Firefighters Detox?

By: Maureen Stoecklein”Popular detoxification programs such as juice cleanses, sugar detoxes, elimination diets, fasting and taking fiber supplements usually involve eating minimal food. But I recommend that you think twice before you try one.”

People often try a cleanse hoping for a fresh start, a renewed sense of control over eating, or quick weight loss. But before jumping on the bandwagon, you need to understand that very little research supports these practices. There is little to indicate that they effectively remove toxins, or provide any benefits at all. By contrast, a healthy, well-balanced, and performance-based plan that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and adequate hydration will promote gut health and support the body’s detoxification systems…

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